Benfica eyeing Raphaël Guerreiro, but there’s a major stumbling block | OneFootball

Raphaël Guerreiro - who has already confessed to being a fan of the Eagles - is the latest target for Benfica to strengthen the squad soon. According to information provided by expert Ekrem Konur, the Benfica management is closely monitoring the situation of the Portuguese international. The board led by Rui Costa is considering the possibility of making a concrete proposal to secure the left-footed player.

Mourinho appreciates Bayern Munich's full-back

José Mourinho has identified the defender as a target for the reopening of the transfer window. The Setúbal-born coach appreciates the technical qualities of the full-back and has requested his immediate incorporation into the team. The intention is to increase the available options on the left side of the defense to pursue internal objectives.

However, Vincent Kompany emerges as the main obstacle in the negotiations. The Bayern Munich coach intends to keep the asset until the end of the sports season, refusing an early release. Although the contract expires next June and renewal is unlikely, the Bavarians prefer to keep him in the locker room for now.

The race for the signing promises to be intense, with strong international competition. Besides national interest, clubs like Juventus and Roma have also positioned themselves to acquire the player's pass. The Italian giants are following the process, which could make it difficult for the Eagles to secure this significant reinforcement in the winter.

This season, wearing the Bayern Munich jersey, Raphaël Guerreiro - valued at 6 million euros - has played 16 games: nine in the Bundesliga, four in the UEFA Champions League, two in the DFB-Pokal, and one in the Super Cup. In the 663 minutes he was on the field, the defender scored three goals and made two assists.

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